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Prospective Follow-up of Outcomes in Patients Receiving Photodynamic Therapy for Neoplastic Diseases
NCT02159742 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
From 1996-present, we have used photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat a number of neoplastic diseases both on prospective research protocols (for head and neck cancer, pleural malignancies, peritoneal carcinomatosis or sarcomatosis and prostate cancer) as well as for FDA approved and off label or compassionate exemption indications (neoplasms of the skin, bronchus, esophagus, head and neck and pleura). The goal of this treatment is to maximize quality of life and organ function while minimizing the chance of tumor recurrence. As such, we would like to retrospectively review the treatment parameters of all patients who undergo/underwent PDT (including operative notes and photodynamic therapy records) and treatment outcomes (including all organ functions, performance status, tumor recurrence, laboratory values and any other data present in the routinely documented follow up visits). For patients who have died or were lost to follow-up prior to initiation of this study, a retrospective review of available data will be performed. For patients who are still being actively followed after PDT or who receive PDT after the initiation of this study, informed consent will be obtained for obtaining continued follow-up data prospectively and any previous data will be collected retrospectively.. These subjects will continue to receive care from their current physicians according to standard medical practice and no attempt will be made to alter the types of follow-up, radiologic or other diagnostic studies or medical treatment as a result of enrollment in this study. All data will be de-identified and added to our already existing PDT treatment outcome databases for outcomes analysis, quality improvement and reporting of results in abstract and manuscript forms.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Data Collection
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02159742
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02159742 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, which has 332 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Neoplastic Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Data Collection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02159742 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02159742 about?
NCT02159742 is a clinical study titled "Prospective Follow-up of Outcomes in Patients Receiving Photodynamic Therapy for Neoplastic Diseases". From 1996-present, we have used photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat a number of neoplastic diseases both on prospective research protocols (for head and neck cancer, pleural malignancies, peritoneal carcinomatosis or sarcomatosis and prostate cancer) as well as for FDA approved and off label or comp...
What is the current status of trial NCT02159742?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2011-07. Estimated completion is 2027-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02159742 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neoplastic Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02159742?
The interventions under investigation include: Data Collection (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02159742?
This trial is sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, which has 332 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02159742 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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